Laverne L. (Vern) Lindamood passed away at home in Springfield on Feb. 2, 2018. He was born in Fall River, Kansas on Jan. 15, 1933, to Leo and Naomi Lindamood. He graduated from Tech High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he met his future wife. Upon graduation from Butler University as a cadet colonel in ROTC, he was commissioned in the Air Force and immediately stationed at Bentwaters Air Force Base in England.
Working for a national company he lived in Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas, Pennsylvania and New York.
He came to Springfield, Vermont, in 1977 to be CFO of Idlenot Dairy. He was then CFO for Springfield Hospital for many years until his retirement. Asked to consult for Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) he again became a chief financial officer. After three tries over several years he finally retired. He always said work was his hobby.
Vern was predeceased by his parents, and identical twin sisters, Vonna Gilbert and Donna Duncan and their spouses. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Joyce; sons, Kent and his wife Karen; Curtis and his wife Kristen,; Greg and his wife Andrea; and son by choice Anthony Stevens. Also by 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and his canine best friend Simon.
A celebration of Vern's life will be held at noon on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2018, at the North Springfield Baptist Church.
If you plan to share a memory of Vern at the celebration please contact Pastor George Keeler at 802-886-8107.
If you wish to make a charitable gift in Vern's honor, please make it to SEVCA , 91 Buck Drive Westminster, VT 05158.
Davis Memorial Chapel is assisting with arrangements.
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